[Tigers] Next Question....

Jeffery Randall jefferyrandall at gmail.com
Thu Oct 6 05:13:42 MDT 2016


I use the original replacement SU pump sold by SS with a 289 .030.4bbl with
original fuel lines. this pump keeps the stock appearance, is quiet and
does a fine job up to around 5500-6000 then can sometimes fall behind abit.
For bone stock you'll be fine .
   Jeff

On Wed, Oct 5, 2016 at 9:59 AM, Ron Fraser via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net
> wrote:

> Mayf
>
>                 I used one those cube type fuel pumps, Puralator brand,
> with low psi rating.  The majority of this type pump exceed the original
> pump flow rate of 15 gallon per hour.   Noise is similar to original pump.
>
> I set it up in the trunk similar to the Mk II with a small clear,
> cleanable fuel filter and a Marine shut off valve.   This requires a good
> deal of work replacing and working new lines.
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> You might want to consider an original style pump with electronic points.
> They are a bit pricy but would just fit right in place of the original
> pump.  I looked for just the electronic point replacement board and there
> are kits out there but I could not find them for sale; maybe they are for
> sale now.
>
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> 5/16 fuel line is more than adequate to feed the stock 2 bbl.
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> Fuel line below fuel filter to rear of engine
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> 1224713        Petrol Pipe – Flexible junction to fuel filter LHD
> Superseded by 1229859
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> 1229859        Petrol Pipe – Flexible junction to fuel filter RHD
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> Fuel line brackets
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> *Mk I*
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> *6100292*       C3OZ-9180-A          Bracket – Petrol Pipe
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> *1224792*       Plate – Pipe carrier
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> *1229865*       Angle – Pipe clip support   RHD
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> *1224791*       Angle – Pipe clip support   LHD
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> C3OZ-9180-A is available from NPD and others and can go under a lower
> generator bolt hole – this bracket will stabilize the vertical line run to
> the fuel filter
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> 1229865 or 1224791 is at the forward Rt side of the block using a 7/16 bolt
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> 1224792 is flat steel stock with a grommet
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> All of these brackets together will help stabilize and secure the fuel
> line.
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> Ron Fraser
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> *From:* Tigers [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] *On Behalf Of *Larry
> Mayfield via Tigers
> *Sent:* Tuesday, October 04, 2016 12:34 PM
> *To:* Tiger List <tigers at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* [Tigers] Next Question....
>
>
>
> From you know who, lol.  I love to ask the group about the cars and
> experiences. So much info out there!
>
> This question revolves around the fuel system.  So, I would like to ask
> the list about
>
> 1.    The fuel pump. If you have replaced your fuel pump and the car is
> virtually stock what pump did you use as there placement? How noisy is it?
> Does it do the job reliably?  Was it easy to install? Remember this is for
> a box stock 260 motor pretty close to as delivered by Ford.
>
> 2.    Have any of you upgraded the fuel plumbing to feed the above listed
> pump? I am currently thinking that I need a new one from the hose joint
> connection down under the generator up to the filter just before the carb.
> I think I have enough AN fittings to make a new one but not OEM looking.
>
> 3.    Have any of you put a filter in line before the pump to catch junk
> from the tanks?  If so, what did you use?  I have seen some large Fram
> glass bowl types but something more shatter proof might be best? Like a big
> EFI fuel filter?
>
>
>
> Love to hear from ya’ll on how you replaced stock stuff with maybe better
> stuff with small impact to the install side (i.e. an easy install, lol)
>
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> mayf
>
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